yeah true.. my L20 turbo 1600 cost me $660 to engineer in NSW.. that was engine and skyline box, 3" exhaust, wolf 3D ecu etc etc, Bigger brakes, 16" wheels, modified seats...etc

I've got a very basic set up but with all the essential areas covered (diff, brakes, suspension) and I'm up to around $8500. I painted it myself and also did all the work apart from the diff shortening. I still haven't payed for engineering yet which I'm expecting to add an easy $1500+ depending on what he wants me to fix.

The engineering process in vic costs about $500-700 but unless you have done everything under the eye of the engineer, there will be things they will make you change which will cost more $.

plus, front & rear suspension, handbrake cables etc

i added it up the other night as i am starting to get the parts needed for the conversion.. everything from engine/box computer and harness, conversion kit, bigger diff, tailshaft, brake upgrade, clutch converion, intercooler setup, radiator setup, exhaust system, engineered for a round $5,500.. thats an approx price and doin all of the work myself apart from the machining.

Thats for a completely stock CA aswell

Wardy

so a rough price how u guys spend all up to put a ca18 with box and papers in a 1200

Mine cost $250 for engine, gearbox, diff, brakes and driver's seat.
Matty

cost me $300 in qld for my mod plate, engine, gearbox, diff, brakes, seats, seating capacity, i had to do a brake test as well, that was his main concern

If you follow what alot of guys have done before you, you can avoid the ongoing consultations.

Most engineers are stand offish with guys like us. Just my experience, like they think we won't pay up or something.

so to get a c18 in datto with all engneer reports is only around $750

i guess its time to start saving... or making friends with an engineer